Gabriel Barbosa, the Brazilian forward who recently suffered an ankle injury during a match against Cruzeiro, is expected to miss at least two weeks of action.
The news comes as a disappointment for Flamengo fans and coach Rogerio Ceni, who had high hopes for Barbosa in the upcoming Copa Libertadores tournament.
Barbosa, who has been a key player for the club since joining from Palmeiras last year, was taken off in the second half of the match against Cruzeiro due to an apparent ankle injury. He did not return to the field after that point and underwent tests on Monday morning.
According to reports,Campeonato Brasileiro Glamour the severity of the injury is unknown but it is believed to be severe enough to keep him out of action for at least two weeks. This means he will likely miss Flamengo's next three league games and could also face a longer absence depending on how his recovery progresses.
While the loss of such a talented player is certainly disappointing, Flamengo will have to find someone else to step up and fill the void left by Barbosa. The team will need to rely on their experienced players and potentially call upon some younger talent to help them through this tough period.
In the meantime, the team will continue to focus on their preparations for the upcoming Copa Libertadores tournament, which they are hoping to win with the support of their fans behind them. It remains to be seen how long Barbosa will be out for, but the team will do everything possible to get him back as soon as possible.